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" As far as how I approach the humor, I think the best comedy is going to happen when I'm myself and act organically to a news item or situation. "

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" I have to say that it's fun to write for young girls, and it's exciting to know that we're influencing them and they're looking at us like, 'I want to grow up and be like them.' I mean, I just made up the person saying that. "

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